Agilent 16900A Logic Analyzer Mainframe

The Agilent 16900A Logic Analyzer Mainframe is a high-performance, modular logic analysis system designed for advanced digital debugging, embedded system validation, and hardware development. With its scalable architecture, high-speed timing/state analysis, and intuitive touchscreen interface, the 16900A is an essential tool for engineers working on complex digital circuits, FPGAs, ASICs, and microprocessor-based systems.

Key Features:

• Modular & Expandable Design: Supports multiple plug-in modules to customize for various test needs.
• High-Speed Timing & State Analysis:
  • Timing Analysis: Up to 4 GHz (250 ps resolution) for precise signal timing measurements.
  • State Analysis: Up to 200 MHz for real-time system debugging.
• Large 12.1-inch Color Touchscreen: Provides a graphical, intuitive interface for fast and efficient signal analysis.
• Advanced Triggering System:
  • Multi-level sequential and time-based triggers for isolating complex faults.
  • Edge, pattern, and protocol-specific triggering for precise event detection.
• Deep Memory Storage: Captures long-duration signal traces for analyzing system behavior over time.
• Option 032 (Expansion Frame Interface): Enables multi-frame expansion, allowing connection with additional logic analyzers for more channels.
• Option 500 (1 GHz Timing Zoom): Provides higher resolution timing analysis for debugging high-speed signals.
• Comprehensive Protocol Support: Supports analysis of PCI, DDR, USB, Ethernet, and other digital protocols.
• Remote Connectivity & Automation:
  • LAN & GPIB interfaces for remote control and data acquisition.
  • Scripting support for automated test sequences.

Applications:

• Embedded System Debugging: Analyze and troubleshoot processors, memory interfaces, and digital buses.
• FPGA & ASIC Development: Verify and validate the functionality of complex digital designs.
• High-Speed Hardware Validation: Ensure signal integrity and synchronization in high-speed communication buses.
• Protocol Analysis: Decode and test industry-standard digital protocols.

The Agilent 16900A is a scalable, high-precision logic analysis mainframe, offering advanced debugging, deep memory capture, and powerful triggering capabilities, making it an ideal solution for R&D engineers, hardware developers, and embedded system designers.

Specifications

General Specifications

• Model: Agilent 16900A
• Type: Modular Logic Analyzer Mainframe
• Display: 12.1-inch color touchscreen
• Operating System: Windows-based embedded system

Performance & Analysis Capabilities

• State Analysis Speed: Up to 200 MHz
• Timing Analysis Speed:
  • Standard: Up to 667 MHz (1.5 ns resolution)
  • With Option 500 (Timing Zoom): Up to 1 GHz (1 ns resolution)
  • External Timing Module: Up to 4 GHz (250 ps resolution)
• Number of Channels:
  • Varies depending on installed modules (supports multiple 34-channel modules)
  • Expandable with Option 032 for multi-frame operation
• Memory Depth:
  • Standard: Varies by installed modules
  • Deep Memory Upgrade Available

Triggering & Debugging Capabilities

• Advanced Multi-Level Triggering:
  • Sequential and state-based trigger conditions
  • Edge, pattern, protocol, and time-based triggering
  • Setup/hold violation detection
• Correlated State and Timing Analysis:
  • Simultaneous state and timing capture
  • Precise debugging of complex digital signals

Connectivity & Expandability

• Expansion Interface (Option 032): Enables multi-frame operation for increased channel capacity
• Remote Connectivity:
  • LAN (10/100Base-T Ethernet) for remote access
  • GPIB (IEEE-488) for test system integration
• External Interfaces:
  • VGA Output for external display
  • USB Ports for data transfer and external peripherals
• Storage & Data Export:
  • Internal hard drive for test data storage
  • External USB & network storage support

Physical & Power

• Dimensions: 17.7″ W × 13.3″ H × 17.7″ D
• Weight: Approx. 40 lbs (18 kg)
• Power Requirements:
  • Voltage: 100-240V AC
  • Frequency: 50/60 Hz
  • Power Consumption: 400W max

Additional Features

• Graphical User Interface (GUI): Simplifies signal visualization and analysis
• Protocol Decoding & Analysis: Supports PCI, DDR, USB, Ethernet, and more
• Automated Measurements & Scripting Support: Allows custom test automation
• Multi-Frame Expansion: Enables large-scale system analysis with multiple mainframes

The Agilent 16900A is a highly expandable, precision logic analysis system, offering advanced triggering, deep memory capture, and powerful debugging capabilities, making it ideal for engineers working on complex digital circuits, embedded systems, and high-speed designs.